Manhattan Fire Department

The Manhattan, Kansas Fire Department is a career fire/emergency medical service serving the city since 1892. The Manhattan Fire Department provides a wide range of services to Manhattan residents. Programs administered by the department are divided into two categories — Emergency Services and Technical Services.

MissionThe mission of the Manhattan Fire Department is to be dedicated to helping others and to preserve life and property by being well trained in intervention, prevention and education.

Our Core Values:

HONOR — We will conduct ourselves in a way that surpasses expectations and shows respect to those that served before us.

COMPASSION — We will treat others as we want to be treated.

COURAGE — We will have the moral and mental strength to do what is right even in the face of adversity.

LOYALTY — We will commit ourselves unselfishly to each other and our duty to serve.

Take a Tour
Tours of the Headquarters Fire Station are available year-round. They include a tour of the station, viewing the fire trucks and demonstrations of modern firefighting equipment. Frankie the Firefighter may appear if prior arrangements have been made. Fire safety videos, presentations and activities are available for various age groups. For more information, contact the Headquarters Fire Station at 785-587-4504.